Child Custody

No, your divorce won’t be granted until you reach a consensus on all the issues, including child custody. While it may seem convenient to ask the court to move the custody matter to family court in order to finalize your divorce, that’s just not how the process works in Queens. However far … [Read more...] about We Agree On Everything Except Custody. Can Our Divorce Be Granted In Queens?

While no father wants to hear it, the truth is that for many divorcing couples with young children, the mother is still the court’s first choice for custodial parent. There are many reasons for this, including outdated and sexist ideas about both mothers and fathers, but the stereotypes in play … [Read more...] about Do Fathers Have Any Real Chance At Winning Custody Of Young Children In Queens Divorces?

Yes, your former spouse can’t stop you from seeing your kids in Queens, even if you’re behind on child support. Many people go through tough economic times following a job loss, injury, or illness. None of these things should threaten your relationship with your children. What you should be … [Read more...] about If I Can’t Pay Child Support Right Now, Can I Still Visit My Kids In Queens?

No, you and your spouse will be bound by the court orders related to the custody agreement, and your spouse can’t violate the terms of those orders by denying you access to your children. Custody negotiations are often the most difficult aspect of a divorce, and when you and your spouse are in a … [Read more...] about Can My Spouse Keep Me From Seeing My Kids If They Get Custody In Our Queens Divorce?

Whether or not you’re violating the “first right of refusal” language in your custody orders has a lot to do with the specific language in the order. In most cases, a situation like the one you describe would not be considered a violation, but it’s difficult to know exactly what a given judge … [Read more...] about My Ex Says My Child Should Sleep At Their House Since I Work Nights, But My Child Is In Bed And In The Care Of Her Grandparents Long Before I Leave For work. Am I Violating “First Right Of Refusal” By Going To Work In Queens?

Without knowing more, it’s impossible to put your mind entirely at ease, but based on these facts, it’s likely that your former spouse’s custody petition won’t succeed. It’s not unusual for an ex to take drastic, even unfair measures when their former spouse is remarrying, but putting your child … [Read more...] about I’ve Been My Child’s Primary Caregiver For The Last Few Years, But My Ex Has Filed For Custody Now That I’m Remarrying. What Chance Do They Have To Get Custody In A Queens Court?